Connecticut Office of the ArtsotherRemote
Connecticut Office of the Arts Call for Art — CT State Community College Gateway
- Who Can Apply: Artists residing in Connecticut may submit available two-dimensional work. They must complete a W9 and contract directly with the state; galleries, estates and nonprofits cannot contract on their behalf.
- The Focus: The college is purchasing existing two-dimensional, interior wall-mounted artwork for its New Haven campus collection, with work that connects to students and the academic experience.
- The Funding: A shared budget of up to $50,000 buys work from several artists. Individual prices are not stated; payment follows inspection, acceptance and pickup.
- Key Requirements: Submit up to six images of available artwork through a free Artwork Archive account and identify framing status; framing is optional. Artists need not reserve the works, but must tell COA if a submitted piece becomes unavailable.
DeadlineTuesday, December 15, 2026
AwardUp to $50,000 total budget to purchase artwork from several Connecticut artists.
Application fee$0
LocationNew Haven, CT
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Application notesSubmissions are made via a free Artwork Archive account. Artists may submit up to six images of available artwork and should note each work's framing status (framing is not required for consideration). Artists are not required to hold submitted pieces; email tamara.dimitri@ct.gov if a submitted artwork is no longer available. Selected artists will be contacted for further review and additional art may be requested. Selected works must be original and free of encumbrances; editioned work needs a unique edition number. The purchase terms prohibit making an exact duplicate and require a 24-month materials/workmanship warranty.
Contacttamara.dimitri@ct.gov
Connecticut Office of the Arts
Organization based in Hartford